Front Office Receptionist
Location
Mcallen, TX | United States
Job description
Summary
Answer inquiries and provide information to the general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties regarding activities conducted at establishment and location of departments, offices, and employees within the organization.
Duties - Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, taking messages, or scheduling appointments.
- Receive payment and record receipts for services.
- Perform administrative support tasks, such as proofreading, transcribing handwritten information, or operating calculators or computers to work with pay records, invoices, balance sheets, or other documents.
- Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.
- Hear and resolve complaints from customers or the public.
- File and maintain records.
- Transmit information or documents to customers, using computer, mail, or facsimile machine.
- Schedule appointments and maintain and update appointment calendars.
- Analyze data to determine answers to questions from customers or members of the public.
- Provide information about establishment, such as location of departments or offices, employees within the organization, or services provided.
- Keep a current record of staff members' whereabouts and availability.
- Collect, sort, distribute, or prepare mail, messages, or courier deliveries.
- Calculate and quote rates for tours, stocks, insurance policies, or other products or services.
- Take orders for merchandise or materials and send them to the proper departments to be filled.
- Process and prepare memos, correspondence, travel vouchers, or other documents.
- Schedule space or equipment for special programs and prepare lists of participants.
- Enroll individuals to participate in programs and notify them of their acceptance.
- Conduct tours or deliver talks describing features of public facilities, such as a historic site or national park.
- Perform duties, such as taking care of plants or straightening magazines to maintain lobby or reception area.
Requirements - Schedule appointments.
- Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information.
- Collect deposits, payments or fees.
- Proofread documents, records, or other files to ensure accuracy.
- Operate computers or computerized equipment.
- Greet customers, patrons, or visitors.
- Respond to customer problems or complaints.
- File documents or records.
- Send information, materials or documentation.
- Schedule appointments.
- Analyze operational or research data.
- Discuss goods or services information with customers or patrons.
- Record personnel information.
- Sort mail.
- Distribute incoming mail.
- Calculate costs of goods or services.
- Send information, materials or documentation.
- Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
- Prepare business correspondence.
- Schedule operational activities.
- Provide notifications to customers or patrons.
- Clean facilities or equipment.
About Us Welcome to Kids Village Montessori, a premier Montessori preschool in McAllen, TX, dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 2 months to 5 years old. Our mission is to help children develop a love for learning through a play-based curriculum that prepares them for success in both public and private schools.
At Kids Village Montessori, we believe that every child is unique and deserves an individualized approach to education. Our Montessori-trained teachers provide personalized attention to each child, fostering a sense of independence, confidence, and self-esteem. We strive to create an environment where children feel safe and valued, and where they can grow and develop at their own pace.
Our curriculum is based on the Montessori philosophy of education, which emphasizes hands-on learning and exploration. We provide a variety of materials and activities that are designed to stimulate children's curiosity and creativity. Our curriculum includes practical life skills, sensorial activities, language development, mathematics, science, and cultural studies.
We understand the importance of preparing children for the future, which is why we place a strong emphasis on developing skills that are essential for success in both public and private schools. Our curriculum is instructed through a hybrid teaching method, which ensures that our students are well-prepared for the transition to elementary school.
At Kids Village Montessori, we believe that parents are an integral part of their child's education. We encourage open communication and collaboration between teachers and parents to ensure that each child receives the best possible education. We also provide regular progress reports and parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of their child's progress.
We are committed to providing the highest quality of education and care for your child. We invite you to visit our preschool and see firsthand how our play-based curriculum can help your child develop a love for learning and prepare them for a successful future.
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Salary
$9 - $10 per hour
